http://www.pharmacytimes.com/condition-resources/acid-reflux/condition-rss Acid Reflux | PharmacyTimes en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 10:06:05 EDT Thu, 23 May 2013 10:06:05 EDT Throat-Bracelet-Helps-Patients-Suffering-from-Acid-RefluxThe LINX Reflux Management System, which was approved by the FDA in 2012, has demonstrated impressive results in a study involving 100 participants with long-term acid reflux.Mon, 13 May 2013 11:01:39 EDTHigh-Doses-Long-Durations-Veterans-and-GERD-TreatmentsA study including military veterans indicates that proton pump inhibitors are frequently prescribed for extended periods at higher-than-recommended doses.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:08:01 EDTPPIs-May-Provide-Solution-for-Questionable-Aspirin-AllergiesMany patients who self-report aspirin allergies are actually experiencing less serious adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort and bleeding, and proton pump inhibitors can help solve these problems.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:57:42 ESTDiabetes-A-Risk-Factor-for-PPI-FailureDiabetes patients appear to be at significantly increased risk of experiencing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) failure. In addition, PPIs may be an effective means of increasing glycemic control in diabetes patients.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:32:17 ESTAcid-Reflux-The-Search-for-Alternatives-When-PPIs-Dont-WorkResearchers are pursuing a variety of treatment options for the significant portion of patients whose reflux symptoms continue despite taking proton pump inhibitors.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 09:39:23 EDTWelcome-to-the-Acid-Reflux-Condition-CenterAcid reflux is an extremely common problem, and pharmacists can play an important role in guiding patients to the appropriate OTC treatments for it.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:48:11 EDTHeartburn-Persists-Despite-Taking-MedicationFri, 20 Jul 2012 03:45:13 EDTCommonly-Prescribed-Acid-Reflux-Medication-Not-Helpful-for-Children-With-AsthmaFri, 20 Jul 2012 03:43:46 EDTIntroduction-to-Gastroesophageal-Reflux-DiseaseFri, 20 Jul 2012 03:43:01 EDTExtraesophageal-Manifestation-of-Acid-RefluxExtrasophageal symptoms of acid reflux can confound diagnosis as they are very different from those that occur in and around the esophagus.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:40:11 EDTGERD-An-Overview-of-Gastroesophageal-Reflux-DiseaseDonald Castell, MD, director of the esophageal disorders program at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses topics related to gastroesophageal reflux disease.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:33:36 EDTNocturnal-Awakenings-Acid-Reflux-as-a-CauseAccording to the results of a literature review, proton pump inhibitors can help prevent wakening during the night due to acid reflux.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:30:41 EDTMedically-Speaking-GERDBruce Greenwald, MD, a gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, offers an introduction to gastroesophageal reflux disease.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:29:42 EDTFDA-PPIs-and-Clostridium-DifficileSteve Jackson, a pharmacist in the FDA’s division of drug information, warns that use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may be associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:28:20 EDTBetter-Counseling-May-Help-Deal-With-PPI-OveruseClinicians need to modify their approach when informing patients of negative reflux testing results, according to the authors of a new study.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:20:46 EDTStudy-PPIs-Dont-Help-Asthmatic-ChildrenThe common practice of prescribing proton pump inhibitors to children with asthma appears to be without basis, according to the results of a study.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:14:23 EDTPetition-Calls-for-Boxed-Warning-on-PPIs Acid-reducing drugs should come with warnings about the risks of long-term use, according to a watchdog group.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:27:00 EDT